NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 71861

AR · Population: 1,817

C+
51/100
17
F
Safety
48
C
Affordability
51
C+
Quality of Life
88
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 71861

Zip code 71861 is located in Arkansas and is home to approximately 1,817 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 51/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are considerably above the national average. Safety is a significant concern in this area.

The median household income here is $51,125, with home values near $81,200 and rents around $919/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.7%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$51,125
Home Value
$81,200
Rent
$919/mo
Median Age
56
College Educated
11.5%
Unemployment
1.7%
Owner-Occupied
83.7%
Rent Burden
21.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety17FLower crime = higher score
Affordability48CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life51C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy88ALower unemployment = higher
Overall51C+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).